Bring Knowledge Graph
to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect Cognee to Windsurf and start using all 4 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
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Gemini
What is the Cognee MCP Server?
Connect your AI agent to Cognee — the open-source knowledge graph platform that transforms unstructured data into structured, searchable knowledge.
What you can do
- Add Data — Ingest raw text, documents, or structured data into named datasets. Cognee processes and stores the data for subsequent graph construction
- Cognify — Transform ingested data into a structured knowledge graph by automatically extracting entities, relationships, and semantic connections
- Search Knowledge — Query the knowledge graph using four retrieval strategies: graph-aware completion (LLM + graph traversal), summaries, structured insights, or raw vector similarity
- Get Insights — Retrieve structured entity relationships showing how concepts connect across your knowledge base
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Cognee API key
- Ingest data → Cognify → Search with graph-aware reasoning
Why Cognee over standard RAG?
- Relationship-aware — understands HOW facts connect, not just what they say
- Graph + Vector hybrid — combines graph traversal with semantic search for superior recall
- Temporal awareness — tracks when facts were added and reason over time-based connections
Built-in capabilities (4)
After ingestion, use the cognify tool to process the data into a structured knowledge graph with entities and relationships. Ingest text or documents into the Cognee knowledge base. This is the first step before building a knowledge graph
This step extracts entities, identifies relationships, generates embeddings, and creates the graph structure needed for intelligent search. Process ingested data into a structured knowledge graph. Extracts entities, relationships, and builds a searchable graph structure
Useful for understanding relationships between topics, discovering hidden connections, and building comprehensive knowledge views. Retrieve structured entity relationships and insights from the knowledge graph
Search the knowledge graph using natural language. Returns context-aware answers using graph traversal and semantic search
Why Windsurf?
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Cognee tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 4 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
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Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
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Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
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JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 4 tools are immediately available
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Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Cognee in Windsurf
Why run Cognee with Vinkius?
The Cognee connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 4 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
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Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect Cognee using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Cognee and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Cognee to Windsurf through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
Cognee for Windsurf
Every request between Windsurf and Cognee is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
How is Cognee different from standard RAG?
Standard RAG splits documents into chunks and finds similar text using vector search — but it loses the relationships between facts. Cognee builds a knowledge graph that preserves entity relationships, temporal connections, and hierarchical structures. When you search, Cognee uses graph traversal combined with vector similarity and LLM reasoning, resulting in more accurate, context-aware answers that understand HOW facts relate to each other.
What search types are available?
Cognee supports four retrieval strategies: GRAPH_COMPLETION (default — combines vector search + graph traversal + LLM reasoning for context-aware answers), SUMMARIES (fast hierarchical overview search), INSIGHTS (structured entity relationships), and CHUNKS (pure vector similarity for raw text passages). Each strategy optimizes for different use cases.
Is Cognee open-source?
Yes! Cognee is fully open-source under the Apache 2.0 license. You can self-host the entire platform including the knowledge graph engine, vector database, and API server. A managed cloud version with API keys is also available for teams that prefer not to manage infrastructure.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
Windsurf reads the mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.
Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.
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